The book "Moments of Taste", which promises discounts in over 100 top Austrian restaurants, has been available for a few weeks. According to the publisher, the edition is limited to 3.000 copies. Savings of up to 6.000 euros are promised. But how does this discount book actually "work"? "Moments of Taste" is not a new invention, because comparable offers from various providers have been available in Germany for a long time. In its current form, the Austrian version, which is published by Culinarius Publishing in collaboration with American Express, is new as far as the Alpine republic is concerned. It is available for purchase at this link and through distribution partners such as American Express for 129 euros. High-priced and inexpensive top-class restaurants represented At first glance, the price is quite high, but this is put into perspective when you look at the discounts you receive. For example, if you present a voucher included in the book, you only have to pay 380 euros for a multi-course meal for two people in a top-rated restaurant instead of 190 euros. In general, the book is dominated by high-priced top-class restaurants, so it is an ideal opportunity to treat yourself and your loved ones to something that you might not have done otherwise, not least for cost reasons. But it also includes cheaper but still reputable restaurants. For example, one provider offers a multi-course meal for around 35 euros (for two people together). So there is something for every budget and who knows, maybe you can use one or the other voucher to treat siblings, parents or good friends to a meal.

Sofia, the Bulgarian capital airport, has set itself the goal of becoming a five-star airport. One of the ways to achieve this is by building the planned Terminal 3. There is currently a business lounge in Terminal 2. Does this already come close to the five-star goal or is there still a lot of room for improvement? Terminals 1 and 2 are currently in operation at Sofia Airport. The vast majority of airlines use T2, but low-cost airline Wizzair, for example, flies from T1. There is an Aspire lounge operated by Swissport in T2. ​​There are no special conditions for access, as any passenger can use this facility for a fee of 30 euros. Business class passengers of certain airlines and holders of status cards from some carriers have free access. Lounge cards such as Priority Pass and Dragon Pass are also accepted. This is currently the only lounge waiting for passengers in Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport. There are therefore no alternatives and no further facilities of this kind are expected to be put into operation until the planned third departure hall is commissioned. The entrance to the Aspire Lounge is on the right hand side on the ground floor after the security check. The facility is accessed via stairs, escalator and elevator and is signposted. It is not difficult to find on site, as the entrance area is quite strikingly designed. It is precisely this design that creates high expectations. To put it bluntly: Unfortunately not, these cannot really be fulfilled and there are various reasons for this. After completing the check-in formalities, visitors can

A few days ago, the tenth edition of the “Vegan Planet” trade fair took place at the MAK in Vienna. Angelika Evergreen was on site for Aviation.Direct Foodinsider and took a close look at the range on offer in a personal report. On November 16 and 17, a must-visit event for all vegans in Vienna took place. In the beautiful MAK - Museum of Applied Arts, “Vegan Planet” celebrated its tenth anniversary. Of course I was there. I am a flexitarian myself, and for those who don’t know what this term means, I’d like to explain it: Flexitarians are people who eat a predominantly vegetarian diet, but also eat high-quality, organically produced meat or fish, and sometimes dairy products such as butter or cheese. Most of them eat 80 percent plant-based food. Sometimes more, sometimes less - flexible, in other words. Around 100 exhibitors represented I visited the small trade fair myself on Saturday, November 16.11.2024, 2024 at lunchtime. The atmosphere that prevailed in the MAK was a positive surprise. All exhibitors were very relaxed, friendly and passed on these positive vibes to the guests of the "Vergan Planet 100". This paradise for vegans was a wonderful mix of sustainable products, plant-based enjoyment and inspiring ideas about what is possible in vegan cuisine. According to the organizer, around XNUMX exhibitors were represented. The fair was turned into a spectacle with hands-on workshops and competent specialist lectures. The offerings ranged from cosmetics, fashion, food to exciting discussions among the visitors present. The chairman of the Vegan